Hey all. ive got a 1980 t25 with a 2litre aircooled engine that has died. I have changed the starter motor for a new one which has made no differnece. Also i have fitted a new battery. Im stuck as to why she wont start. Whe i turn the ignition, the engine will turn over very slow, as if i have a flat battery or dyin starter motor. once out of every 50 attempts it may fire up and run, but there is zero power, even with foot flat on the floor, it will not even simply reverse up a set of ramps(just keeps stalling even if revs are full)/. If anyone can help with the problem i would be very pleased. I have asked many mechanics and various vw drivers, but none really know what the problem is. Also im now looking to buy a replacement 2litre aircooled but this i proving more difficult than i thought as my budget is around £200-£400max. Ive owned the van for over 2 years and driven around europe with the only mechanically problem been oil thrown into the air filter twice. I dont want to part with the van but have minimal budget if anyone can help with the problem or of an engine they know!!! In addition, just as curiosty, does anyone know how a v8 engine would fit, and where to get hold of conversion kits. would be ineresting to know. cheers in advance chris 07845471102
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18 years ago